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 I would like to encourage and actively produce groups of people who will form shamanic healing communities. The individuals in these groups would fully embody shamanism in their lives through personal spiritual practice, an ongoing personal psycho-spiritual development process, and in service to humanity. They would have learned all of the shamanic healing skills, and be able to act as shamanic healers for each other within the group (and outside it when called upon by their wider communities). At the same time the group members would be a support to each other in actively encouraging the psycho-spiritual development process, and again, using the full and considerable range of shamanic tools to help each other when required. In addition, the groups would be able to work together on behalf of their wider communities, the environment and humanity.
The individuals who form these communities may or may not be physically close to each other. It is certainly good to have one's nearest and dearest a hug away, but equally, in these days of the internet, skype and other amazing innovations, a written or face-to-face conversation with a loved one at the other side of the world is just a click away. As time goes on and more healing community groups come into existence, these groups can form cross-links with each other, amplifying and strengthening the network of support. Forming such groups and teaching the skills that they will need is the focus of the workshops and trainings that I offer. |
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 My own personal journey of self-discovery and self-development and years of being a shamanic practitioner leaves me in no doubt that shamanic practices are extremely powerful and useful in all areas of life; as a spiritual practice, in personal development, bringing about physical and psycho-spiritual healing (whether for the practitioner themselves or on behalf of others), as a source of creative inspiration, as a source of knowledge and wisdom relating to all areas of life, as a way of being in service to humanity and the environment. and as a means to relate to the world in general.
When I do healing work for others, my first question is “do you have friends and/or family around you who can support you?” I am not just asking about the numerous people that we are all surrounded by – neighbours on our street, work colleagues, partners, blood family, friends and acquaintances. What I am asking is, “are you supported by people who love you, have your highest interests at heart, and share, or at least support, your world view, values and can hold you as you grow, in whatever way is required?” |
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